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Woodhorn Colliery: Filler

When the coal was brought down after an explosion, the fillers shovelled the loose coal onto conveyors. The shovels they used were distinctive because of the cramped working space.

From here you can:

Watch a video clip of a filler at work
Listen to Jim Slaughter talk about the fillers
See photographs of:
- Full tubs
- Shovel
Read a letter about filler's gear
Return to Return to Miners at Work
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